How is this any different to the previous appraisal schemes weve had?
Unlike PDR, previous schemes did not apply across all staff of the University and they did not link to other University processes. PDR links to the Universitys processes for Training & Development, Contribution, Probation, and Promotion. What are the benefits? Most organisations use performance management schemes and they are considered to be beneficial for both employees and employers. The main benefits for staff are that they understand what is expected of them in their job, get feedback on how they are doing and have an opportunity to discuss their training and development needs. PDR also encourages good management practice and should improve communication between managers and staff at all levels. When we started the pilot of PDR in 2005, some staff were a bit apprehensive about it all, but the feedback from that was overwhelmingly positive and several participants commented on how motivating it was to be told they were doing a good job. Some managers may be concerned about how PDR
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